Cascade Brewery Tours

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With a legacy dating back to 1824, Cascade Brewery is Australia’s oldest continually operating brewery, founded by English settler Peter Degraves. The historic brewery, set in Hobart at the foot of Mount Wellington, welcomes guests to its brewhouse and restaurant, and offers tours and tastings.

The Basics

Beer lovers can peek behind-the-scenes and discover the beer-making process on a guided brewery tour, or take part in a Cascade Beer School workshop and learn more about its historic brews. You can also sample the full range of Cascade beers and ciders, and tuck into delicious seasonal cuisine, at the Brewhouse. Thanks to its strategic location by Mount Wellington, the brewery is also popular with hikers seeking an ideal pre- or post-hike lunch destination.

Things to Know Before You Go

The Cascade Brewery is a must-do for beer lovers.Brewery tours are open to guests aged 16 and older, tastings are for those at least 18 years old, and the Cascade Beer School is open to all ages.Brewery tours take 1.5 hours including tasting; Cascade Beer School workshops last 30 minutes.Brewery tour participants must be covered from the waist down, and shoes must be flat and closed-toe.Numbers are limited for brewery tours, so it’s recommended to book in advance, especially in peak season. The Brewhouse is accessible to wheelchair users, but due to stairs, the brewery tour is not.

How to Get There

Cascade Brewery is located at the foot of Mount Wellington in South Hobart, about a 10-minute drive from downtown. Buses from central Hobart stop close to the brewery; you can also catch a taxi.

When to Get There

Cascade Brewery is open 10am to 5pm daily year-round except Christmas and Good Friday. The busiest time of year is during the summer months of January and February, when it’s recommended to book tours and tastings well in advance.

Cascade Brewery Beers

Cascade’s beers are brewed on-site using Tasmanian-grown hops and barley, and water sourced from Mount Wellington. Popular brews include Cascade Pale Ale, the original Cascade beer; Cascade Premium Light, the top-selling light beer in Australia; and Cascade Draught, Cascade Bitter, and Cascade Lager. The brewery also produces a range of Mercury Ciders.

Visit Tasmania’s historic Cascade Brewery and learn about the history of this important local institution. Go on a guided tour and learn about the ingredients and craft that go into the beer-making process. Then, head for the brewery’s tasting room for fresh beer and cider made on site. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Cascade’s beer garden, grab a bite from the café, and purchase souvenirs from the brewery store.

When you arrive in Hobart, visit two of the most popular attractions outside the city on this tour to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Mount Wellington (officially known as kunanyi / Mount Wellington). You'll have the chance to see Tasmanian animals and admire views of Hobart from the summit of the mountain.

Enhance a Hobart sightseeing tour with included admission to the MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), one of the most fascinating—and talked-about—museums in Australia. Start with the city tour to see top Hobart attractions like Salamanca Place, Victoria Dock, Battery Point and Cascade Brewery. Then arrive at MONA for a look at its varied collection, from Neolithic artifacts to controversial art installations. A ferry ride on the River Derwent is also included for a well-rounded Hobart sightseeing experience.

Combine panoramic views from the top of Mt Wellington with controversial art at one of Australia’s most interesting museums on this Hobart day tour. Travel to Mt Wellington’s summit to enjoy its alpine setting and views that can reach Bruny Island on a clear day. Then visit the MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) to see varying exhibits from Egyptian mummies to modern installations. Plus, take a ferry ride on the River Derwent, and see other Hobart sights like Cascade Valley, Battery Point and St David’s Park.

Pair two of the Hobart area's top attractions—Mt. Wellington and the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary—on a single tour. Learn about the Hobart area's wildlife, culture, and Tasmanian history through a guide's commentary as you travel. Summit majestic Mt. Welllington at 4,170 feet (1,271 meters) above sea level, then see Tasmanian wildlife at the Bonorong Sanctuary, home to many Tasmanian devils.

Get panoramic views from the top of majestic Mt. Wellington on this half-day tour. With a guide to provide commentary on the flora, fauna, history, and culture of Hobart, take an easy walk around the summit and visit the country's oldest brewery, Cascades.

Climb up Mount Wellington on a hiking tour from Hobart that gives you the chance to stand at the summit of this 4,170-foot (1,271-meter) mountain outside the city. With two hiking guides, you'll trek uphill, passing by waterfalls and admiring the lush environment dotted with wildflowers. A barbecue lunch is provided halfway through the hike.

Try beer production school lessons rather than a pedestrian tasting. Cascade Brewery—one of Australia’s oldest working breweries—offers two drinks of cider or beer to pair with informal lessons in food matching and their own beer and cider production. School is quick, inexpensive, probably fun, and holds lessons daily.